Constitute governing council, NHIS tasks Lagos health scheme
As debates continue on the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, has picked holes in its structure, saying, it lacks a constituted governing council.
Freedom of speech indeed: Jailers of journalists in the sub- Saharan African
Egypt, Eritrea, and Cameroon are among the worst nations in the world for jailing journalists, a list published on Wednesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said. The CPJ listed 26 journalists jailed in Egypt – most of whom it says are grouped in mass trials and charged with both terror offenses and false […]
APAPA TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK: Lagos shippers mock FG’s efforts
SHIPPERS’ Association Lagos State, SALS, has said that the ongoing road construction and provision of truck parks will not solve the traffic gridlock in and around the port town of Apapa.
Memory of his dead wife is all over the place
Dear Bunmi, My husband was a widower when I met him and we got married six years ago. Normally, I expected that with time the house would reflect the two of us. I was wrong. My husband was reluctant to change anything. His dead wife’s photographs still adorn the sitting room alongside mine. It is […]
Activities pick up at Warri Port as community relations stabilize
Operational activities have picked up at the Delta Port, Warri, following the sustenance of peace in the surrounding communities.
UNN inaugurates Chinua Achebe’s Literary Court
NSUKKA—The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has inaugurated Chinua Achebe’s Literary Court to promote artistic creativity amongst the students of the institution.
Pregnant for my violent lover
Dear Bunmi, My boyfriend of four years is so possessive and jealous that I sometimes fear for my life. He thinks I’m having an affair if I just pop out to the market or if I stop to talk to a man—any man. I’ve left a few times only for us to make up again. […]
Garba Shehu’s loyalty no longer with Buhari ― Aisha Buhari
Wife of the President, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has accused the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, to have shifted his loyalty to some personalities within the corridors of power outside President Buhari. The nation’s First Lady specifically accused Mallam Shehu of not protecting the family of the […]
Wike, Oshiomhole clash over leadership by example
By Dirisu Yakubu River state governor, Nyesom Wike and All progressives Congress, APC, national chairman, Tuesday traded blames on the concept of leadership by example. The two leaders were at each other’s throat at the official presentation of “The Big Interviews,” a book written by the immediate past Managing Director of the Sun Publishing Limited, […]
Islamic police arrests 26 male cross-dressers in Kano
Islamic Police in Kano state has confirmed the arrest of 26 male cross-dressers in the state. The Deputy Commander of the Islamic Police in the state, Tasiu Ishaq announced their arrest, he said the young men, who were dressed as women, were detained on Sunday. He said “It is a shame that men and good citizens […]
Sowore: Real reason we visited DSS headquarters, Amuka explains
Veteran columnist and publisher of the Vanguard Newspaper who received a standing ovation for his contribution to the journalism profession told a stunned audience that he was at the receiving end of a fake news report recently. Amuka narrated how an altruistic gesture intended for good reason turned out completely in a published report concerning […]
